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Cape Figwort - Phygelius capensis

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Cape Figwort Cape Figwort - Phygelius capensis dylan Bristol 17 Jun 2025, 3:19 p.m. 15 Jun 2025, 6:19 p.m.
Cape Figwort Cape Figwort - Phygelius capensis dylan Bristol 17 Jun 2025, 3:19 p.m. 15 Jun 2025, 6:18 p.m.
Cape Figwort Cape Figwort - Phygelius capensis dylan Bristol 17 Jun 2025, 3:19 p.m. 15 Jun 2025, 6:18 p.m.
Cape Figwort Cape Figwort - Phygelius capensis dylan Bristol 17 Jun 2025, 3:19 p.m. 15 Jun 2025, 6:18 p.m.
Cape Figwort Cape Figwort - Phygelius capensis dylan Bristol 17 Jun 2025, 3:19 p.m. 15 Jun 2025, 6:18 p.m.
Cape Figwort Cape Figwort - Phygelius capensis dylan Bristol 17 Jun 2025, 3:19 p.m. 15 Jun 2025, 6:19 p.m.

Species Description

Native to South Africa; widely grown in gardens and occasionally escapes onto walls. Other names include: Cape Fuchsia, Southern Shadewort.

Useful Links:

Wikipedia

PlantZAfrica

Trees and Shrubs Online

Gardeners World

GARDENIA

iNaturalist

RHS

GBIF

NBN